Copper theft ‘simply not worth it’
Stealing copper wire is not just illegal, it can also be extremely dangerous. Recent attempts to steal copper from OPPD have caused outages, fires or explosions.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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Tips
5 tips for electrical safety at home
May is National Electrical Safety Month. These tips can help keep you and your home safe from electrical fires and other accidents.
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Uncommon objects can interfere with power lines
Balloons? A trampoline? Yep, these things can cause power outages and damage equipment. Use these tips to help prevent such items from going airborne.
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3 ways to identify a utility worker
Scammers don’t always hide behind a telephone. Sometimes they try to take advantage of customers by posing as utility employees. These tips can help you identify a legitimate utility worker.
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Is your meter easy and safe to access?
OPPD meter technicians need to access customers' electric meters for a variety of reasons; these tips will help you make sure yours is unobstructed and safe to access.
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What you need to know about portable home generators
You may be tempted to purchase a generator in the event of a power outage. Remember these tips to operate it safely.
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